By Brooke Geery Shortly after the permanent sign for Flannels Bar & Grill went up at 74 US-Route 4 in Mendon, the people who’d named the restaurant sold it to Avery Chipka and Hunter Pike. This wasn’t all that surprising — the location has changed hands several times over the years. In the 60s it…

A Vermont inn and farm’s canine cousins get “pup close and personal” on Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl TV Jetson, the "canine concierge" of The Wilburton Inn and Stitch, his rescue dog cousin at Earth Sky Time Farm, will be featured on "Animal Planet’s" beloved Puppy Bowl XVII, which airs at 2 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb.…

By Brooke Geery Snowshoeing is one of the most accessible ways to enjoy the beauty and peace of Vermont in winter. All you need are snowshoes, a few layers of warm clothing, and perhaps a backpack filled with snacks to enjoy along the trails, fields, or really any snow covered surface. It is a low-impact…

By Tony Crespi Skiing has always been about more than tracking vertical at Killington. It’s always been more than just a sport. For many of us it’s a lifestyle. It’s, well, a way of life. Stopping by a local airport recently to examine a four-seater plane, I saw an empty world. Hangars were closed. Aircraft…

Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—Some of the most memorable dramatic writing is in the form of the soliloquy, or monologue. Characters reveal their most urgent thoughts, feelings and dilemmas, and often unknowingly reveal more about themselves than they intend. And what will we be thinking and feeling 10, 20, or 30 years from now?…

Attorney General T.J. Donovan wants to hear from young Vermonters about their thoughts on the environment. For the first time ever, the Attorney General’s Office is holding an Earth Day Essay Challenge and asking 5th and 6th graders all around Vermont to submit essays on the environment. “Young Vermonters are in touch with our environment,” said Attorney…

Late winter in Vermont can feel a little long, but the Fish & Wildlife Dept. is here to help with great opportunities that are not only fun, but also educational. Education Manager Ali Thomas says the department has something for everyone: “Whether you are inclined to snuggle up by a warm fire, or pile on…

Reminds us that not all heroes wear capes Feb. 4-7—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s 11th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series features “The Fight,” an inspiring, emotional look at four pivotal cases taken by the American Civil Liberties Union and the lawyers on the front lines. Directors Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman, and Eli Despres capture the rollercoaster ride of…

Vermont’s spring snow goose hunt will be held from March 11 through April 23 Since 2009, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has annually issued a “Conservation Order” to allow the reduction of the population of migrating greater and lesser snow geese as well as Ross’s geese.  The numbers of these geese have grown so…

RUTLAND— Send messages of love and reach over 20,000 homes! Rutland Region Community Television (PEGTV) invites the public to submit non-commercial Valentine’s Day greeting for broadcast on PEGTV throughout Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s a great way to reach your loved ones, friends, and neighbors while participating in a spreading kindness. Organizations, businesses, and individuals within Rutland…

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont), will begin the new year by educating and offering support to those with family members that live with mental illness. In addition to helping with the everyday challenges that might be expected to the friends and family of those living with mental illness, the classes…

The Chaffee Art Center invites members and non-members to be a part of its upcoming exhibit, The Art of Technology, which will open on Friday, March 5 and be on display until April 16. There are opportunities to have a featured gallery, feature display and more. Those interested in exhibiting should send email and images…

Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.—Join 17 Vermont choreographers for this virtual dance performance showcase. The evening will feature all new works, created in the month of January during the National Choreography Month challenge. Meet new artists, see dance, find inspiration. This performance is a fundraiser for the Vermont Dance Alliance, a statewide nonprofit organization.…

Saturday Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday Feb 7 at 2 p.m.—What is love? Songs say love is sometimes a “many splendored thing,” “all you need,” or even a battlefield.  Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre explores beyond romantic love to celebrate the different levels, aspects, and ways of loving during its February virtual short play…

Creating curb appeal is important in real estate and can increase the value of a home by as much as 17%. But it can be challenging to achieve great curb appeal in the cold weather months. Here is a checklist from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment.…